Management and Prevention of Herpes Zoster: A Canadian Perspective

Varicella-zoster virus reactivation leads to herpes zoster – the main complication of which is postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). Rapid antiviral therapy initiated within 72 h of rash onset has been shown to accelerate rash healing, reduce the duration of acute pain and, to some extent, attenuate the dev...

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Main Authors: Guy Boivin, Roman Jovey, Catherine T Elliott, David M Patrick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2010-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/178036
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